The Dedman Center is a private campus recreation center with the primary purpose and focus on the SMU student and campus community. The Dedman Center hosts academic classes, University programs and student organization events. We abide by University calendar, policies and procedures. Decisions, rules, and protocols will be governed by University calendar, policies, procedures, and SMU student input. These decisions may have influence on our non-student members.
PURCHASING MEMBERSHIPS
Memberships can be purchased conveniently through the Online Member Portal or in-person and the Dedman Center’s front desk.
- All memberships are prepaid payment at time of enrollment.
- Memberships are Non-Refundable and Non-Transferrable and only valid for the purchaser.
- Government issued photo ID required.
Guest Pass options can be found HERE and only available for purchase through the Dedman Center’s Online Member Portal.
MEMBERSHIP RULES AND PROTOCOLS
· Individual MUST be 18 years of age or older.
· An SMU ID, Dedman Member Card, or government issued photo ID is REQUIRED to enter the Dedman Center.
· Children under the age of 18 are NOT permitted entry or use of the Dedman Center unless parent has a paid membership and purchased a Minor Membership. Minor children are only permitted during Family Recreation Hours (Saturday and Sunday). See Hours and Schedule page for more on Family Recreation Hours.
· Failure to purchase a new membership within 1 month of expiration will require purchase of a replacement Dedman Member Card.
· All Members and Guest are expected to follow and abide by the Dedman Center’s Member Expectations and the Dedman Center’s Rules and Protocols.
MEMBERSHIP INCLUSIONS
Membership options have varying rates and durations depending on the individual’s role with the University or affiliation to the University.
· Access to use the facility and services such as Group X classes, Climbing Wall, Indoor Pool, OA Rental Shop and OA Trips, and Intramurals.
· Personal Training and some small group training classes will be additional fee.
· Dedman Member Card will only be issued to new memberships with a duration exceeding 3 months. Lost or damaged cards within 2 years of original issue must purchase replacement.
· All SMU affiliated (Student, Employee, Sponsored and Retiree) must purchase parking from SMU Parking and ID card office.
· Spouse-partner members may be eligible to purchase on-campus parking from the Dedman Center or parking may be included with specific Alumni membership options. See descriptions below or visit Dedman Center Member On-Campus Parking.
· Membership options with automatic payroll deduction are for full-time, benefit eligible 10-month and 12-month SMU employees. First month’s prorated amount due at time of enrollment.
· Bundled Membership options include the main member and one (1) adult married spouse or domestic partner.
Accepted Payment Types:
· Credit Cards (Discover, MasterCard, or VISA)
· No American Express
SMU Students enrolled in 1 or more credit-bearing class toward a degree will be assigned a Student Membership activated the first day of classes.
*Family membership options will be eligible for purchase when the main member adds the family member to their existing membership profile.
SMU STATUS | MEMBERSHIP | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT DUE | PRORATE PAYMENT | PARKING INCLUDED |
Student Family | *Student Spouse-Partner by Semester | Add to existing Student membership | $80 | YES | NO |
*Student Adult Child Dependent Monthly | 18-25 Adult Family Member Monthly (min 3 month) | $20 | N | NO | |
*Minor Membership | Child under age 18 once added as Family Member | $0 | N | N/A | |
Faculty/Staff | Individual by Monthly Payroll Deduction | Full-Time Benefits Eligible 10-Month | $12 | YES | NO |
Full-Time Benefits Eligible 12-Month | $10 | YES | NO | ||
Individual Annual | Full-Time Benefits Eligible 10 & 12 Month | $120 | N | NO | |
*Bundled Monthly Payroll Deduction | Fac/Staff + 1 adult spouse or partner by Payroll Deduct | $30 | YES | NO | |
*Bundled Annual | Fac/Staff + 1 adult spouse or partner | $360 | N | NO | |
Fac/Staff Family | *Add Monthly Adult Spouse Partner | Add to Fac/Staff existing membership | $20 | N | NO |
*Add Spouse/Partner to Monthly Payroll Deduct | Add to 10-Month Fac/Staff existing Payroll Deduct membership | $24 | YES | NO | |
Add to 12-Month Fac/Staff existing Payroll Deduct membership | $20 | YES | NO | ||
*Adult Child Dependent Monthly | 18-25 Adult Family Member Monthly (min 3 month) | $20 | N | NO | |
*Minor Membership | Child under age 18 once added as Family Member | $0 | N | N/A | |
Non-Ben Employ | Individual Non-Ben Employee by Semester | Non-Benefit Eligible Employees | $40 | YES | NO |
Minor Membership | Child under age 18 once added as Family Member | $0 | N | N/A | |
SMU Sponsored | SMU Sponsored 1 Semester | Individual | $96 | YES | NO |
SMU Sponsored 2 Semester | Individual | $176 | YES | NO | |
SMU Sponsored 3 Semester | Individual | $240 | YES | NO | |
Bush Library | Bush Library Individual Annual | Individual Membership for Bush Library Employee | $120 | N | N/A |
*Bush Library Bundled Annual | Bush Library Employee + 1 adult spouse-partner | $360 | N | NO | |
Bush Family | *Add 1 Spouse-Partner Monthly | add to existing Bush Library Membership | $20 | N | NO |
* Adult Child Dependent Monthly | 18-25 Adult Family Member (min 3 month) | $20 | N | NO | |
*Minor Membership | Child under age 18 once added as Family Member | $0 | N | N/A | |
Retiree | Retiree By Semester | Individual Retiree Membership | $40 | YES | NO |
Retiree Bundled Annual | Retiree +1 adult spouse or partner | $360 | N | NO | |
Retiree Family | *Add Retiree Spouse/Partner by Semester | add to existing Retiree Individual membership | $80 | YES | NO |
Alumni | Alumnus/Alumna 3-Month | Individual | $172.50 | N | NO |
Alumnus/Alumna 6-Month | Individual | $330 | N | NO | |
Alumnus/Alumna 9-Month | Individual | $472.50 | N | YES | |
Alumnus/Alumna Annual | Individual | $600 | N | YES | |
*Alumni Bundled Annual | Alumnus/Alumna + 1 adult spouse or partner | $900 | N | YES | |
New Courtesy Membership | Recent graduates upon confirmation of completion of academic requirements for degree | $0 | N | NO | |
Alumni Family | *Add Spouse/Partner Monthly | add to existing Alumni Individual Membership | $25 | N | YES |
*Adult Child Dependent Monthly | 18-25 Adult Family Member (min 3 month) | $20 | N | NO | |
*Minor Membership | Child under age 18 once added as Family Member | $0 | N | N/A |